Monday, December 22, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 2018, the federal government shut down after Congress couldn't agree on a budget. The shutdown left many Virginians working without pay and eventually ended on January 25, 2019. It was the longest such event until this year's shutdown, which stretched 43 days.

Northern Virginia residents don't have to drive far to see the nation's best Christmas light display. A family in Ashburn won a $50,000 prize on ABC's Great Christmas Light Fight. Homeowner Mike Horn said his display features almost 100,000 lights.

Do you enjoy driving around to see Christmas lights and displays? Hit replay and let us know if there's an especially good one in your neighborhood.

Today's sponsor, Dr. Steven Gundry MD, is warning readers that a popular "healthy" breakfast food may be quietly disrupting gut health—and he's revealing the three breakfast foods he says to stop eating starting today.

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UVA Names 10th President

The University of Virginia promoted from within by naming its business school's dean as its next president. Scott Beardsley has led UVA's Darden School since 2015. The president's job has been vacant since June, when Jim Ryan resigned under pressure from the Trump administration.

"This decision follows a comprehensive, five-month search process led by the Special Committee on the Nomination of a President that engaged extensively with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other members of the UVA community," the school's Board of Visitors announced.

At least 70 protesters turned out to oppose the choice, including members of the United Campus Workers and American Association of University Professors, along with State Delegate Katrina Callsen.

"The Board of Visitors has deliberately and continuously ignored calls from every corner of the Commonwealth to pause the search process until the Board's membership is at full strength," Callsen said in a statement.

Finger-Pointing in Fairfax Murder

Marvin Morales-Ortez, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was released from jail one day before he allegedly killed his roommate last week.

The Department of Homeland Security directly blamed county officials. "There is blood on the hands of Fairfax County politicians for pushing policies that released this illegal alien from jail and onto the streets of Virginia," Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said.

However, Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid said federal agents didn't take action. "ICE was aware of Morales-Ortez's incarceration and elected not to seek a judicial warrant to ensure he remained in custody."

A county judge dismissed a misdemeanor firearms charge and a felony malicious assault charge against Morales-Ortez on Dec. 16 when the alleged victim failed to appear in court.

Spanberger Announces Her Priorities

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger unveiled 17 bills she will introduce as soon as the new legislative session begins in January. She said the measures are aimed at helping to reduce health care, energy, and housing costs.

"It is clear that we cannot accept the status quo when it comes to the high cost of living," Spanberger said during a joint appearance with legislative Democrats.

Spanberger's Affordable Virginia Agenda was rolled out one day after outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin released a draft budget that also focused on reducing the cost of living in the Commonwealth.

The incoming governor said she also plans to support some proposals suggested by Democratic legislators, such as eliminating additional fees on premiums, like banning extra insurance charges for tobacco users.

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Granola is "deceptively marketed" and could be affecting your gut: Walk into any grocery store and you'll see it on the shelf, clearly labeled as a "healthy" breakfast option. I'm talking about granola.

But according to Dr. Steven Gundry, a leading cardiothoracic surgeon and researcher with over 300 published breakthroughs, granola is "deceptively marketed" and filled with something he calls "digestive disruptors."

Click here to see the 3 breakfast foods Dr. Gundry says to stop eating today.

➤ Virginia Beach: The Commonwealth's attorney's office dismissed charges of conspiracy to commit malicious wounding that it had filed last month against brothers Mark and John Bennett. They had been suspected of wanting to harm ICE agents, but the incident was said to be a misunderstanding. (Details)

➤ Richmond: Authorities charged Randon Alexander Sprinkle, a Democratic campaign operative, with distribution of child pornography. Federal agents stated that they recovered 68 files related to the charge from his electronic devices. He is being held at Northern Neck Regional Jail. (Details)

➤ Troutville: A 79-year-old Herndon man who had been missing since Monday was found dead over the weekend. Police had previously found his car abandoned with a flat tire along I-81. (More)

➤ Arlington County tax revenue ran $13 million behind projections in the first quarter of the fiscal year that began in July. In response, County Manager Mark Schwartz said, "We're slowing down on capital projects, we're going to delay—we still plan on doing it—selling our bonds." (Details)

➤ Virginia Beach: A fire destroyed the Palms Apartments on Friday night, leaving 21 people without a place to live. All residents and animals were evacuated safely. (More)

➤ Statewide: A report from the Legal Aid Justice Center found that students in Virginia classified as English Learners (EL) score between 30% to 50% lower than their non-EL peers on the Standards of Learning assessments. EL students comprise 12% of the total population. (Details)

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➤ James Madison was crushed in the first round of the College Football Playoff, losing on the road at Oregon 51-34 to finish the season at 12-2. (Details)

➤ Virginia Tech women's basketball glided past Radford 79-47 during its fifth annual Autism Friendly Game. Former Hokie Elizabeth Kitley helped start the tradition with her sister Raven, who is on the autism spectrum and attends most home games. (More)

➤ The Washington Capitals fell to the Red Wings 3-2 in overtime. The Caps have lost five of their last six games. (Details)

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➤ St. John Properties will purchase 13 acres in Prince William County to expand the Innovation District near Manassas. New buildings are expected to eventually house tenants who create hundreds of jobs in high-tech industries. (Details)

➤ Richmond Behavioral Health Authority, a mental health services provider, said its systems were hacked in September, exposing the personal information of more than 113,000 people. (More)

➤ CvilleBioHub, a trade group, reported that biotech in the Charlottesville area has grown at twice the national rate, with the number of jobs in the industry increasing by 23% since 2019. (Details)

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Top Doctor: "Oats are one of the best ways to fatten us up." For decades, Americans were told that oatmeal is the perfect healthy breakfast.

However, a new report reveals "oats are one of the best ways to fatten us up."

Dr. Steven Gundry exposes 3 "healthy foods" causing weight gain and reveals a groundbreaking discovery to help release excess calories instead of storing them as fat.

Click here to watch Dr. Gundry's full presentation before it's removed

➤ William & Mary scientists are trying to find ways to control the population of the blue catfish. The invasive fish are "eating the juvenile crabs that Virginia counts on to sustain the future blue crab population," Professor Mary Fabrizio warned. (Details)

➤ The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach will offer a veterinary internship to students seeking graduate degrees in zoological medicine. The program kicks off next summer. (More)

➤ Lucy Addison will soon be memorialized with a state historical marker in Roanoke. Addison, whose parents were former slaves, changed the face of education while serving as a teacher and a principal more than 100 years ago. (Details)

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Have you gone fishing this year?

Friday's Results:

Are you finished with Christmas shopping?

Yes: 41%
No: 32%
I haven't started: 27%

Where was the world's largest blue catfish caught?

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